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There are a number of causes of color bleed of dyed fabrics. In this online course I explain how they happen and what you can do about it.

  • I am making quilts and color bleed is a challenge. How can I stop it?

    This online course will teach you how the dye chemistry works so that you understand how to prevent the bleed that is so typical of hand dyed items.

  • Is it possible to stop the bleed by adding certain chemicals?

    In this online course I answer this question in detail.

  • How do I get colors that do not fade in the wash?

    This online course will teach you how to fix the color so that it does not wash out over time. Get the best results, right from the start.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Why it is important to match fiber and chemical used to color it...
    • Preparing the fabric for dyeing
  • 2

    Equipment for dyeing

    • Simple equipment that you will find in your home
  • 3

    More about dye...chemicals, properties and requirements

    • Hot or cold dye
    • Translucent colour
    • Mixing process
    • Chemistry
    • Requirements for best results
  • 4

    Different methods of getting the dye on the cloth at the right temperature

    • Heat the dye in a pot in the traditional way
    • Use a kettle to heat the water
    • Dipping in cold dye
    • Use syringes or squeeze bottles
    • Heat the dye in a microwave oven
  • 5

    Why color bleed happens and what to do about it.

    • The most common causes of color bleed and what you can do about it.
  • 6

    In closing...

    • I hope that you enjoyed this video course?

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Many of our customers assume that they will be fine on their own with their own experiments. Until they are facing the costs of fabrics that are ruined and not working out as they had hoped. Spare yourself the costs of these kinds of failures and sign up for this course today.

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